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harmony

[ ˈhɑːrməni ]

Noun

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music

Harmony is the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect.

Synonyms

accord, concord, melody

Examples of usage

The harmony in this piece of music is absolutely beautiful.
The choir sang in perfect harmony.

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general

Harmony refers to a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts.

Synonyms

agreement, balance, unity

Examples of usage

The garden was a perfect harmony of colors and scents.
They lived together in harmony with nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "harmony" in other languages:

🇵🇹 harmonia

🇮🇳 सामंजस्य

मेल
हार्मनी

🇩🇪 Harmonie

Einklang
Übereinstimmung

🇮🇩 harmoni

🇺🇦 гармонія

🇵🇱 harmonia

🇯🇵 調和 (ちょうわ)

🇫🇷 harmonie

🇪🇸 armonía

🇹🇷 uyum

ahenk
armoni

🇰🇷 조화

화합
하모니

🇸🇦 تناغم

انسجام
وئام

🇨🇿 harmonie

🇸🇰 harmónia

🇨🇳 和谐 (héxié)

协调 (xiétiáo)
和声 (héshēng)

🇸🇮 harmonija

🇮🇸 samhljómur

🇰🇿 үйлесім

🇬🇪 ჰარმონია

🇦🇿 harmoniya

🇲🇽 armonía

Word origin

The word 'harmony' originated from Middle English 'harmonie', from Old French 'harmonie', from Latin 'harmonia', from Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'joint, agreement, concord'. The concept of harmony has been essential in music, philosophy, and various aspects of life throughout history, symbolizing unity, balance, and beauty.